Windows 7 Media player will not play back BluRay disc's

Hi Patrick,

 

As we know that Blu-Ray is a patented technology so it requires appropriate codecs to be purchased and hence we cannot include it in our Operating System.

 

To play a Blu-ray Disc, you need to use a non-Microsoft program that supports Blu-ray playback and a device capable of reading Blu-ray Discs.

Check the below link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/MPEG-and-DVD-video-frequently-asked-questions

 

Hope this information is useful.

Amrita M

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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No, your information was not useful. You bring out Windows 7 as a solution to Vista's shortcomings but, by design, continue with those shortcomings Because Microsoft has to pay royalitys, you chose not to include an impotant part of WMP. I have opened and used my Windows 7 software, so I can not return it but I can blog and you will be sorry for this omission. As you can see, one other person has already agreed with me on this blog, there will soon be thousands.  Microsoft is NOT short of money so don't give me any of that BS.

The list of Vista-related errors corrected in 7 is rather lengthy, though if you would like you could roll out your own operating system and see if you don't miss a thing or two. Also, it is spelled royalties, as the jagged red line indicates. I'm sure that you and your thousands of followers will spoil the reputation of Microsoft and Windows 7 because the native media player doesn't support every data format immediately out of the box. Never you mind the one or two thousand other things Windows does. Good goddess almighty if you bought the operating specifically for Blu-ray support, sir, I am saddened to see you disappoint.

It is so nice to see a helpful reply from Microsoft explaining kindly that Blu-ray is a proprietary data format owned and operated by Sony, and as such Sony says who gets and does not get their glory. Sony said you can have it, Sony just wishes that you use their software, because Sony and Microsoft don't share a studio apartment, contrary to popular belief. Your answer is right here, and I can inform you that I have enjoyed many a Blu-ray on my wonderful Windows 7 laptop since Win 7 was still rolling around in Beta.

Either way, I'm glad you and your thousands of followers would turn your back on buying a mansion because one chandelier was missing a light bulb.

Microsoft is one of the largest companies in the world! This Company makes millions of dollars in profits! There is no reason why they can't buy the codecs or make a program to play blu-rays.

to easy and would show weakness in the fact that they cant get past the HDDVD failure.

Hi Patrick,

 

Welcome to Windows 7 Answers Forum!

 

Unfortunately you cannot play BluRay discs Windows Media Player on Windows 7 it is so by design, it is because of some codecs. You can try using some third party players and check if you can play the BluRay discs.

 

The third-party products, information on 3rd party websites, or drivers created by 3rd party companies that have been discussed are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; and we make no warranty implied or otherwise, regarding these products so use at your own risk.

Note: Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.

 

Hope this information is helpful.

 

Amrita M

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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thanks for forking over the $200 for buying this steaming pile.  now shove this log back up yourself. 

Oh that software isn't supported GL with the crashes.